2017

Of the thousands of undulations that zigzag their way across the Tuscan countryside, few can boast of the worldwide fame as one half-mile stretch wherein the Circuit of Mugello resides.

Few riders have performed above expectations in 2017 than 32-year old Mattia Pasini, once the forgotten man of grand prix racing.

Shane Byrne says having a family to support as a professional motorcycle racer makes you faster and he now aims to win to make his children proud over any personal accolades.

The undisputed dominant force in the MCE British Superbike championship turned 40 last December and is arriving at a crossroads in his career.

The next steps in MotoGP's quest to improve safety during 'flag-to-flag' bike swaps are set to include a 'lollipop man' for rider release and revised bike position in pit lane.

Leon Camier has produced his best results for the 2017 World Superbike championship to demonstrate MV Agusta’s development progress at the Lausitzring.

Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner has confirmed the team will start this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix running Brembo brakes as it bids to get to the bottom of its ongoing problems.

Karel Abraham has been retained by Aspar Ducati for the 2018 MotoGP season after impressing the squad on his return to the championship this season.

Defending DTM champion Marco Wittmann has expressed his 'disappointment' in losing his race two victory at Zandvoort, but takes the positives following what he still labels as a 'mega weekend'.

2017 MCE British Superbike riders’ championship after round 8 of 12. The BSB Showdown comes into play at the end of round 9 with the top six riders moved to 500 points plus their Podium Points tally added on.  

Full race one results at the eighth round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship (BSB) at Cadwell Park.   1. Leon Haslam GBR JG Speedfit Kawasaki ZX-10RR 18 laps, 26m 19.792s 2. Jake Dixon GBR RAF Reserves Kawasaki ZX-10RR +0.131s

Full race two results from the ninth round of the 2017 World Superbike Championship at Lausitzring, Germany.   1. Chaz Davies GBR Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale R 21 laps 2. Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR +2.290s

The Japanese MotoGP round will remain at Twin Ring Motegi until 2023 after the circuit secured a new deal with the championship.

Takaaki Nakagami has finally been confirmed as stepping up to MotoGP with LCR Honda next season, as team-mate to Cal Crutchlow.

Click here for full WorldSBK race one results from the Lausitzring

Full qualifying results at the eighth round of the 2017 MCE British Superbike Championship (BSB) at Cadwell Park.   Q3 1. Shane Byrne GBR Be Wiser Ducati Panigale R 1m 26.265s

1. Timo Glock GER Team RMG BMW M4 DTM 37 laps 2. Marco Wittmann GER Team RMG BMW M4 DTM +0.178 seconds

The team manager of Pramac Ducati speaks about the decision to sign Australian Jack Miller for 2018, Danilo Petrucci’s recent upturn in form, and the reasoning behind not extending Scott Redding’s stay in the squad. Crash.net: You will have a new rider for 2018.

Want to know just what it takes to win in MotoGP? Jonas Folger has shed a light on the substantial talents of Marc Marquez, explaining how the current championship leader adapts his riding style over a race to match the ever-changing performance of his tyres.

Despite stepping down as Formula 1 deputy race director at the end of 2016, Herbie Blash has turned away a quieter life having taken an advisory role as part of Yamaha’s World Superbike project as the team continues to gain further support from Japan.

Charles Leclerc says he has drawn ‘energy’ from the great personal challenges he has faced during his rapid ascension through the motorsport ranks following the death of his father earlier this year and the loss of his close friend Jules Bianchi in 2015.

Fresh from signing a new one-year deal with Pata Yamaha, Alex Lowes is keen to use the Lausitzring round as a starting block to attack the final sprint of the season in the closing rounds of 2017.

Jorge Navarro secures a deal to stay with Federal Oil Gresini Racing in Moto2 for a second year

Marco Melandri has secured a new one-year deal with Aruba.it Racing Ducati to partner Chaz Davies for the 2018 World Superbike championship.